MotoGP Austria 2026: Schedule and How to Watch at Red Bull Ring

Marc Marquez arrives at the Red Bull Ring leading the MotoGP 2026 championship for the first time this season. The Ducati rider completed a perfect double at Misano last weekend and now heads to the Austrian circuit for round 15, scheduled for 18-20 September.

Marquez is level on points with Jorge Martin but officially ahead due to his five grand prix wins this season compared to Martin's single victory. This slender advantage adds fuel to a heated rivalry on a track that Ducati has dominated in recent years.

Martin briefly passed Marquez in the Misano race but faded badly with arm pump problems. If the issue recurs in Austria, the Aprilia rider might consider surgery. Meanwhile, his teammate Marco Bezzecchi suffered the biggest blow at Misano, crashing from the lead and losing 33 points from the top of the standings.

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Aprilia is clearly aiming for its first Red Bull Ring win. The RS-GP outperformed the Desmosedici on the special stiffer rear tyre construction at the start of this season, suggesting an upset could be on the cards this weekend.

Pedro Acosta, who finished on the podium at Aragon and Misano, is another contender to watch. This will be his final Austrian appearance for the factory KTM team. Additionally, Gresini riders Alex Marquez (Sprint) and Fermin Aldeguer (Grand Prix) both stood on the Red Bull Ring rostrum a year ago.

On the Monday after the race, a private Pirelli/850cc test will be held, the second of the year to feature race riders. This test is crucial for developing the next-generation bikes.

MotoGP Austria 2026 Session Schedule

Here is the full schedule for the MotoGP Austria 2026 sessions in local time and UK time:

Friday, 18 September:
10:45 (local) / 09:45 (UK) - MotoGP FP1
13:00 (local) / 14:00 (UK) - MotoGP Practice

Saturday, 19 September:
10:10 (local) / 09:10 (UK) - MotoGP FP2
10:50 (local) / 09:50 (UK) - MotoGP Qualifying
15:00 (local) / 14:00 (UK) - MotoGP Sprint

Sunday, 20 September:
09:40 (local) / 08:40 (UK) - MotoGP Warm-up
14:00 (local) / 13:00 (UK) - MotoGP Race

How to Watch MotoGP Austria 2026

The official MotoGP Video Pass streaming service will broadcast all sessions live. The season pass costs i148.99 with Timing Pass, or i139.99 without live data. A monthly pass is available for i29.99.

For UK-based fans, TNT Sports is showing every session of the Austrian MotoGP. A subscription to TNT Sports through HBO Max starts from £27.99 per month, depending on your plan. Like the Video Pass, every Moto2 and Moto3 session is also covered live by TNT Sports. Additionally, Crash.net provides live text updates during all MotoGP track sessions, except warm-up.

With the championship battle intensifying, every session at the Red Bull Ring will be crucial for momentum. Don't miss the action as Marquez, Martin, and other contenders fight for valuable points.